West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute (494755)

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,196

5.27% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$19,285

After Financial Aid

2023 Default Rate

0.489%

on Student Loans

2024 Enrolled Students

100% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

77.8%

7 Graduates

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute (494755) is $13,196, which is $2,967 less than the national average for ($16,163).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,285.

In 2024, 93% of undergraduate students attending West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute (494755) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,196

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute (494755) was $13,196. The cost of tuition at West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute (494755) is $−2,967 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($16,163).

This chart compares the tuition costs of West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute (494755) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,285

2024 Value

20.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute (494755) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,285. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute (494755) grew by 20.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute (494755) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,367

Room and Board

$337

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute (494755) was of $8,367 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 3.24% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $337. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 8.92% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute (494755) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute (494755) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 6.9% with respect to 2023, when 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute (494755) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.489%

2023 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2023 the default rate for borrower's at West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute (494755) was 0.489%, which represents 2 out of the 409 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute (494755) had a total enrollment of 61 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute (494755) is 61 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute (494755) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute (494755), both undergraduate and graduate, is 75.4% White, 13.1% Black or African American, 6.56% Two or More Races, 1.64% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 1.64% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute (494755) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (68.6%), followed by Black or African American Female (13.6%) and White Male (10.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute (494755) in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61 students. The full-time enrollment at West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute (494755) is 61 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute (494755) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

75%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute (494755) was 75%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute (494755) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
46 enrolled students
Black or African American
8 enrolled students
Two or More Races
4 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute (494755) is 75.4% White, 13.1% Black or African American, 6.56% Two or More Races, 1.64% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 1.64% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2024, 27 more women than men received degrees from West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute (494755). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute (494755) is white (32 degrees awarded). There were 6.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (5 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute (494755) is Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants (24 degrees awarded).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute (494755), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (39 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute (494755) are Registered nurses (1,489,862 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (165,916 people), Medical & health services managers (160,993 people), Pharmacists (134,176 people), and Physicians (109,759 people).

The most specialized majors at West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute (494755) in 2024 are Health (39 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute (494755) are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Chief executives & legislators, and Podiatrists

The most specialized majors at West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute (494755) are Health (39 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute (494755) are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,590,457 people), Outpatient care centers (275,040 people), Elementary & secondary schools (242,126 people), Offices of physicians (199,498 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (140,302 people).

The most specialized majors at West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute (494755) are Health (39 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute (494755).

Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants

Most Common (2024)

24 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute (494755) was Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants with 24 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute (494755) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 6 degrees were awarded to men at West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute (494755), which is 0.182 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (33).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute (494755) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 5 degrees were awarded to men at West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute (494755) in Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants, which is 0.263 times less than the 19 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 19 degrees were awarded to men at West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute (494755) in Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants, which is 3.8 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

86%

100% Completion Time

86%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 86% of students graduating from West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute (494755) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 86% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 86% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
32 degrees awarded
Black or African American
5 degrees awarded
Asian
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute (494755) is white (32 degrees awarded). There were 6.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (5 degrees).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
32 degrees awarded
White Female
26 degrees awarded
White Female
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute (494755) is white female (32 degrees awarded). There were 1.23 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (26 degrees).

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Retention Rate over Time

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Graduates

Common Jobs by Major

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Common Industries by Major

Majors Awarded

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Most Common Male Majors

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